Steve Blank

APRIL 25, 2016

We just held our fourth week of the Hacking for Defense class. Lauren is a member of the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx) based at Moffett Field in Mountain View and advises our students in the course along with multiple other members of the DIUx. Filed under: Hacking For Defense , Teaching.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 25, 2016

We just held our fourth week of the Hacking for Defense class. Lauren is a member of the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx) based at Moffett Field in Mountain View and advises our students in the course along with multiple other members of the DIUx. Filed under: Hacking For Defense , Teaching.

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Afghanistan Iraq Technical Review Social Media 120

Steve Blank

APRIL 13, 2016

We just held our second week of the Hacking for Defense class. Hacking for Defense: Week 2. Filed under: Hacking For Defense , Teaching. This week the 8 teams spoke to 106 beneficiaries (users, program mangers, etc.), This post is a continuation of the series. I learned a lot. If you can’t see the presentation click here.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 5, 2023

The return of strategic competition between great powers became a centerpiece of the 2017 National Security Strategy and 2018 National Defense Strategy. Secretary of Defense James Mattis and the CIA’s CTO and COO Nand Mulchandani and Andy Makridis. Why This Class? Our class opened with three guest speakers; former U.S.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 8, 2021

Our 20+ guest speakers were an extraordinary collection of military and policy leaders including two Secretaries of Defense, Generals, Admirals and Policy makers. Finally, we discussed the challenges raised in the 2018 National Defense Strategy. Today the U.S.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 13, 2016

We just held our second week of the Hacking for Defense class. Hacking for Defense: Week 2. Filed under: Hacking For Defense , Teaching. This week the 8 teams spoke to 106 beneficiaries (users, program mangers, etc.), This post is a continuation of the series. I learned a lot. If you can’t see the presentation click here.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 7, 2019

We just finished our 4th annual Hacking for Defense class at Stanford. He’s now the CEO/founder of the AI-focussed defense contractor Anduril Industries. Hacking for Defense has its origins in the Lean LaunchPad class I first taught at Stanford in 2011. Origins of Hacking For Defense. Presentation Format.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Some of the readings for this week included How the DOD Acquires Weapons Systems , The Planning, Programming and Budgeting Process , Acquisition Reform in the NDAA , Defense Primer on DOD Contractors , and on the Defense Industrial Base. Progress in Modernizing the Defense Acquisition System. Prior to this appointment, Ms.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

academia was engaged in weapon systems research for the Defense Department and intelligence community. Some of the best and brightest wanted to work for defense contractors or corporate research and development labs. Waterfall development is still used by most defense contractors, resulting in updates of systems measured in years.

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deal architect

APRIL 30, 2023

As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission) as part of my Analyst Cam series. This time it is Torsten Welte, Global VP and Head of Industrial Business Unit for Aerospace.

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Steve Blank

MAY 19, 2021

Army’s Rapid Equipping Force Pete Newell delivered innovation at speed and scale in the Department of Defense. Then last night I watched the final presentations from the inaugural Hacking for National Security course in Australia before jumping over to teach Stanford’s Hacking for Defense® (H4D) class.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Defense Primer: The United States Space Force ” Congressional Research Service. Department of Defense, Dec. Department of Defense, Feb. Department of Defense, 2021. Greg Autry & Steve Kwast, “ America is Losing the Second Space Race to China ” Foreign Policy, Aug. America’s Space Forces. What’s With All the U.S.

Technical Review 332

Technical Review Technology Russia United States 332

Steve Blank

APRIL 8, 2022

It was an honor to host US Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks at Stanford’s Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. Think of the Deputy Secretary of Defense as the Chief Operating Officer of a company – but in this case the company has 3 million employees (~1.4 CONOPS Development. Conference. Acquire at Speed.

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Security Silicon Valley China Private Equity 217

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2022

The suggestion is that a criminal defense attorney is among the most “thankless” positions in the legal industry. Go to [link] for tips on hiring one of the criminal defense professionals. What Process Does The Criminal Defense Attorney Take. What are a few of the attributes of a criminal defense attorney?

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Even businesses have reasons, occasionally, where they may need a criminal defense, sometimes on behalf of an employee. A question that arises, in this case, is whether you should hire a criminal defense attorney or not? It, therefore, becomes essential to hire a Rochester criminal defense attorney when the police charge you.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 4, 2022

You may be asking yourself why you would want to hire a criminal defense attorney for yourself or even an employee or business associate. Criminal defense attorneys understand the legal system and know how to get cases resolved quickly. A Criminal Defense Lawyer Will Help Handle Your Case. They Can Save Your Time and Money.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 17, 2017

Our goal was to scale Hacking for Defense classes across the US – giving students the opportunity to perform national service by solving real defense/diplomacy problems using Lean Methods. Hacking for Defense at James Madison: Began Thursday, January 12. Hacking for Defense at Boise State: Began Monday, January 9.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Hacking for Defense is a battle-tested problem-solving methodology that runs at Silicon Valley speed. We just held our first Hacking for Defense Educators Class with 75 attendees. Another Tool for Defense Innovation. Last week we held our first 3-day Hacking for Defense Educator and Sponsor Class. Train the Trainers.

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Silicon Valley Afghanistan Iraq Community 246

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Incumbents Advantage – Rent Seekers and Regulatory Capture If you’re a startup entering a regulated market (Telecom, Pharma, Education, Energy, Department of Defense, Intelligence, Health, Fintech, Insurance, Transportation, Agriculture, Gaming, Cannabis, Petrochemicals, Automotive, Air Transportation, Fishing, et al.)

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

There is a difference in having just a website for your criminal defense law firm and having a website that makes money by converting new clients in bigger cases. Most criminal defense law firms have websites, but many are missing the mark on SEO — either because the site is poorly designed or because their Google rank is too low.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 12, 2023

Canoo “expanded” its collaboration with the Defense Department’s Innovation Unit this week in order to develop high-capacity battery packs for use in military vehicles as well as energy-dense batteries for use by the United States Navy. However, the outlook is not good.

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Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

– Hacking for Defense , Hacking for Diplomacy , Hacking for Energy , Hacking for Impact (non-profits), etc. Over the last year we’ve been rolling out the Hacking for X classes in universities across the U.S.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 18, 2020

Rapid Response in Aerospace and Defense. While the aerospace and defense industry has seemed to be entirely embraced by the digital transformation, there still are areas that need even a closer touch of digital innovations to deliver safe and more convenient customer experience. Photo by Ethan Hu; Unsplash. Closing Thoughts.

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Global Technical Review Analytics Mobile 179

Steve Blank

JANUARY 17, 2017

Our goal was to scale Hacking for Defense classes across the US – giving students the opportunity to perform national service by solving real defense/diplomacy problems using Lean Methods. Hacking for Defense at James Madison: Began Thursday, January 12. Hacking for Defense at Boise State: Began Monday, January 9.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2023

The best strategy here is to not to over-react or be defensive, and highlight specific value to customers. This challenge is one of trust, implying some hidden agenda or self-serving motivation for you and your allies, such as huge financial rewards or positions of power. This is where real leaders let others do the talking for them.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 10, 2016

Hacking for Defense in 2 minutes. Hacking for Defense class here. Hacking for Diplomacy class here Filed under: Hacking For Defense , Teaching. If you can’t see the video click here.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

All significant feedback, both positive and negative, should be acknowledged or answered in a timely and non-defensive fashion to show that you are listening and care. Don’t make the mistake of ignoring negative comments or reviews, hoping they will go away, or someone else will come to your defense.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2023

You should answer questions with data if you have it, but avoid defensive responses in favor of a promise to follow-up after the meeting. Acknowledging feedback and actually listening for ways to improve will always lead to a positive impression. Most importantly, don’t forget to practice, practice, practice.

Technical Review 369

Technical Review Elevator Pitch Angel Investor Matching 369

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Some of the readings for this week included: CRS Report on Space Force , Summary of the Defense Space Strategy , Space Force’s Capstone Doctrine “Space Power” , State of the Space Industrial Base 2020 , Space as a Warfighting Domain , Russia gears up for electronic warfare in space , Chief of Space Operations Planning Guidance.

Technology 284

Technology United States Iraq Operations 284

Steve Blank

AUGUST 10, 2016

Hacking for Defense in 2 minutes. Hacking for Defense class here. Hacking for Diplomacy class here Filed under: Hacking For Defense , Teaching. If you can’t see the video click here.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Filed under: Hacking For Defense , Teaching.

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JUNE 25, 2023

Make their experiences at work positive and satisfying, rather than continually stressful, requiring defensive and redundant efforts to complete. Minimize your reliance on employees in initiating assistance requests, recovery procedures, or personal needs, such as parental leave requests.

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Employee Matching Customer Leadership 282

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 16, 2016

We’re holding our 2 nd Hacking for Defense, Diplomacy,… educators and sponsors class January 17-19 at Georgetown University. The class is for: educators who want to learn how to teach a Hacking for Defense, Diplomacy, Development, etc. We taught the first Hacking for Defense class less than 6 months ago.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2019

As a business owner, understand that your employees may be your best line of defense against these attacks. When employees understand that they are (a) the organization’s weakest cybersecurity link and (b) the first line of defense against cyber attacks, they’re open to being educated and trained. Security Awareness Training.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2022

It’s important not to be defensive in listening to feedback. Identify and interview a few trusted advisors to gather their perceptions of your current reality. Always assume positive intent, stay present, be open-minded, actively listen, the thank the person for their feedback.

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Leadership Partner Developer Management 352

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Hacking for Defense is a battle-tested problem-solving methodology that runs at Silicon Valley speed. We just held our first Hacking for Defense Educators Class with 75 attendees. Another Tool for Defense Innovation. Last week we held our first 3-day Hacking for Defense Educator and Sponsor Class. Train the Trainers.

Silicon Valley 120

Silicon Valley Afghanistan Iraq Community 120

Steve Blank

JUNE 3, 2016

We just held our tenth and final week of the Hacking for Defense class. Few consider opportunities to make the world safer with the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community or other government agencies. Then… Scroll down and manually pause the videos until you’re ready to play them. Then turn your audio back on.

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